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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, June 26, 2003

The White House - USA Freedom Corps
Contact: Kathleen Mynster
202-456-7381

President Bush to Recognize Bay Area Woman for Dedication to Volunteer Service

President George W. Bush met Victoria Christie upon arrival in San Francisco, California, on Friday, June 27, 2003. In July, Christie will travel to the Pacific Island Kingdom of Tonga to begin her two-year service as a Peace Corps volunteer.

President George W. Bush will meet Victoria Christie upon arrival in San Francisco, California, on Friday, June 27, 2003. In July, Christie will travel to the Pacific Island Kingdom of Tonga to begin her two-year service as a Peace Corps volunteer.

Earlier this year, President Bush celebrated the first anniversary of the USA Freedom Corps – his initiative to engage all Americans in service to their neighbors and their nation. President Bush is recognizing individuals around the country, like Christie, who are answering the call to volunteer service.

Inspired by President John F. Kennedy in 1961, Christie has always wanted to volunteer abroad and serve as Peace Corps volunteer. However, with two young children at home and family responsibilities, Christie was unable to make such a commitment. After hearing President Bush’s call to service last year, Christie decided to pursue her dream of volunteering abroad. Applying her past experience as an entrepreneur, Christie will travel to the Kingdom of Tonga next month to work as a Peace Corps business volunteer, teaching basic skills in business development and helping individuals pursue economic opportunities.

President Bush created the USA Freedom Corps office at the White House to foster a culture of service, citizenship and responsibility. Through the USA Freedom Corps, President Bush wants to help every American answer the call to volunteer service by strengthening and expanding service opportunities to protect our homeland, support our communities and extend American compassion around the world. Interested volunteers can find opportunities in their own neighborhoods through the USA Freedom Corps web site at www.usafreedomcorps.gov or by calling 1-877-USA-CORPS.

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